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ZIP 29690

Pop. 26,358·Greenville County·24th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,967/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$2
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ZIP 29690 · $1,967
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,604/yr
At $1,967/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.4% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29690 (Travelers Rest, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,358
Median income
$69,956
Median age
40.5
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
22.8%
21.4%
22.2%
13.3%
20.3%
Under 1822.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5422.2%
55–6413.3%
65+20.3%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White79.2%
Black7.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian1.2%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
28%
29.1%
31.3%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma28%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+31.3%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29690 in Travelers Rest, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,803 → $69,956
up 21.0%
Population
25,141 → 26,358
up 4.8%
Renter share
19.1% → 18.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 31.3%
+3.1 pts
Median age
38.6 → 40.5
+1.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $57,803 to $69,956 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.0% shift. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,141 residents to roughly 26,358. College-educated residents now make up 31.3% of adults here, versus 28.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29690 covers Travelers Rest, SC. The median rent here is $1,967/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($69,956/yr), ZIP 29690 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29690?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29690 (Travelers Rest, SC) is $1,967. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29690 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29690's median rent of $1,967/mo is $2 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29690 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29690 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #24 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,967/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29690?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,967/mo in ZIP 29690. The local median household income is $69,956/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29690?

Rent in ZIP 29690 has increased 14.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29690 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29690 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,967/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($69,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29690 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29690 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 29690 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29690 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29690 compare to the rest of Travelers Rest?

ZIP 29690 sits right at the Travelers Rest citywide median of $1,967/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29690 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29690 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,967/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29690's median household income ($69,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29690 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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